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loved one in order to make it a shared
experience.
Metallic baking trays were used to link
the baking process with the shopping
experience. The signature use of metallic
trays in the design makes it clear that
everything revolves around the bread and
its process. Pinewood boards were used to
structure the design, and to add a warm
balance to the coldness of the metallic
trays.
“The concept of Mi Pan is derived
from its heart: its kitchen. There, we
experience the magic and talent of the
bakers who shape each loaf, one by one,"
notes Alejandro Peña. "Throughout the
bread baking process, trays are used to
reflect the freshness of the product, so we
incorporate them into the store."
The terrazzo floor connects the shop
to many local supermarkets designed
using the same material. However, to
set Mi Pan's design apart, the designers
integrated the brand’s orange colour into
the mix. The use of ceramic tiles also
links the design to traditional bakeries.

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